Antique White → Sherwin Williams
The closest Sherwin Williams matches for Behr Antique White (PPU5-14), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Sherwin Williams Equivalent for Antique White
If you love Behr Antique White but need a Sherwin Williams alternative, you are not alone. This is one of the most common cross-brand paint matching searches, whether you are working with a painter who prefers Sherwin Williams, your local store does not carry Behr, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Antique White (PPU5-14) is a light cream with warm antique cream undertones. A warm, golden cream with an antique quality. The warm, aged patina of old plaster walls. To find a good Sherwin Williams match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 71) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Antique White and every Sherwin Williams color using the CIE2000 Delta E formula, which measures how different two colors look to the human eye. A Delta E under 2 means most people cannot tell the colors apart. Between 2 and 4, you might notice a difference in certain lighting. Above 5, the difference is clearly visible side by side.
The results are decent but not perfect. The closest Sherwin Williams option is Creamy (SW 7012) with a Delta E of 3.8, which is a "good match" level match. Creamy is close. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
Sherwin Williams Matches for Antique White
Creamy is close.
| Antique White | Creamy | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 71 | 81 |
| Hex | #E0D8CA | #EBE5D6 |
| Undertone | Warm Antique Cream | Warm Cream |
| Family | Cream | Cream |
Undertone Comparison
Antique White has warm antique cream undertones. A warm, golden cream with an antique quality. The warm, aged patina of old plaster walls.
Creamy has warm cream undertones. A warm cream off-white. More yellow than Alabaster, more white than Dover White. A classic warm cream.
These two colors share the same undertone family, which is a good sign for a cross-brand swap. The undertone similarity means they will behave similarly as lighting changes throughout the day, and they should coordinate well with the same accent colors, trim, and furnishings.
How These Colors Behave in Different Lighting
Antique White in Your Room
The golden warmth is inviting. In south-facing rooms, it glows. A timeless warm cream.
Creamy in Your Room
The cream warmth is gentle and consistent. Reads as a warm off-white in all conditions.
LRV and Brightness
Antique White has an LRV of 71, while Creamy has an LRV of 81. That means Creamy reflects more light. If you switch from Antique White to Creamy, the room should feel slightly brighter and more open.
Best Rooms for Antique White
Behr recommends Antique White for: living room, bedroom, dining room, hallway, whole house. With an LRV of 71, this is a light color that is in the medium-light range, reflecting enough light to keep rooms feeling open while adding more color and depth than a white or off-white. It works well in living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways where you want warmth and character without darkness.
Creamy is recommended for: whole house, trim, living room, bedroom, hallway. The recommended applications differ slightly between brands, but the color's properties should work in the same rooms regardless of which brand you choose. Trust the LRV and undertone data more than the specific room suggestions, and always test in your actual space.
Antique White in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Sherwin Williams match for Antique White (PPU5-14) is Creamy (SW 7012) with a Delta E of 3.8, which rates as a "good match" match. Creamy is close. Delta E measures perceptual color distance on a scale where under 2 means nearly identical, 2 to 4 means close with subtle differences, and over 5 means clearly noticeable.
No, they are not identical. Antique White is a Behr color with warm antique cream undertones and an LRV of 71. Creamy is a Sherwin Williams color with warm cream undertones and an LRV of 81. With a Delta E of 3.8, the difference is subtle and mainly visible in direct side-by-side comparison. Paint formulations differ between brands, so even colors with similar values can look slightly different due to pigment concentration, binders, and finish.
With a Delta E of 3.8, the difference is enough that they should not be used on adjacent walls in the same room. You can use them in separate rooms of the same house, but be aware that walking from one room to the other may reveal the difference, especially if the rooms have similar lighting. For the most consistent look, pick one brand for all connected living spaces and reserve the other brand for visually separate rooms like bathrooms or bedrooms behind closed doors.
There are several practical reasons to look for a Sherwin Williams equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Sherwin Williams. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Sherwin Williams work, matching within the same brand gives you the best consistency for seamless results.
Match calculations use Delta E (CIE2000) computed from Lab color space conversion. Color data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Last reviewed: March 22, 2026.